Is Aqua-Lung in financial trouble?
In June 2022, a French court ordered Aqualung to find a remedy to its operational and financial hardships within four months. As of this week, Aqualung is still in “talks” about debt restructuring. Aqualung Group has struggled financially since the completion of its acquisition by Barings in December 2023. Despite selling the US Divers brand in April 2024 and Stohlquist watersports the following month, there have been supply issues leading to customers missing out on their orders.Aqualung Group, the global leader in manufacturing diving equipment and high-performance water sports, announces the successful sale of its historical snorkeling brand US Divers to the California based company Aqua Master Sporting Technology Co LLC.Aqualung Group has struggled financially since the completion of its acquisition by Barings in December 2023.
How long can you stay underwater with an Aqua-Lung?
The Aqua-Lung also could be mounted on stronger and more reliable air tanks holding up to 200 atmospheres, allowing extension of diving duration to more than an hour at significant depths, including the time needed for decompression stops. Technical divers, with specialized equipment and training, can dive much deeper—sometimes exceeding 100 meters or 330 feet. My personal deepest dive is 120m / 400 ft. The world’s deepest scuba dive stands at 332.For most swimmers, a depth of 20 feet (6. Experienced divers can safely dive to a depth of 40 feet (12.An atmospheric diving suit (ADS) allows very deep dives of up to 700 metres (2,300 ft). These suits are capable of withstanding the pressure at great depth permitting the diver to remain at normal atmospheric pressure. This eliminates the problems associated with breathing pressurised gases.That means that most people can dive up to a maximum of 60 feet safely. For most swimmers, a depth of 20 feet (6. Experienced divers can safely dive to a depth of 40 feet (12.